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    Ciao Roma

    4.0 (303 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Ellie L.

    My boyfriend and I spilt the chicken parmesan and we both finished it. We got the vodka sauce for extra and there was hardly any sauce on the plate and the noodles were undercooked. The chicken itself was great but overall it's an over priced and over hyped TikTok restaurant. Nice ambiance but they put us in the very back of the restaurant and the place was empty, I had asked to move back our reservation and they couldn't but the place was literally empty while we were eating so I was confused.

    Brunch menu
    Destiny C.

    While walking around the North End, we noticed this beautifully decorated restaurant. The first floor is a bar with high top seating and the second floor is the main dining room. As soon as we sat down, our waitress introduced herself and brought over bread. We decided to order from their brunch menu and were very happy with our decision. We ended up going with the Caprese panino and the classic breakfast. The panini had Mozzarella di Bufala, heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto and arugula salad. The classic breakfast came with 2 eggs any style, bacon, garlic parm potatoes, and toast. If you order anything, you must get the garlic parm potatoes, they are amazing!! The service was great throughout our entire meal and our waitress constantly filled up our glasses. I recommend coming here for brunch and I look forward to coming back and giving their lunch or dinner a shot.

    Chicken Parmigiana, Butternut Squash Ravioli
    Eva A.

    Made a reservation a month in advance for a birthday and were very happy with the experience. The menus had a happy birthday note and the table was covered with confetti, and they gave us gelato on the house. We got chicken parm and the butternut squash ravioli. They very kindly split the chicken parm for us and the pasta was perfectly al dente. The ravioli was delicious, the pistachio and brown butter flavors complimented the butternut squash extremely well - get this dish! The vibe was very cute and cozy and the staff was very friendly. Definitely recommend :)

    Calamari
    Alex F.

    Experience 5/5, Food 4/5, Drinks 5/5: Came here to celebrate passing my boards and we had a wonderful time. Our server was absolutely incredible and made our time so special. Here's what we ordered: -Rosa Rosa cocktail: BEAUTIFUL!!! And so tasty -La pera cocktail: surprisingly very refreshing, heavy on the allspice but I enjoyed it -Bruschetta w/ Ricotta: 10/10 the creamy ricotta was paired with honey and candied nuts and it was wonderful -Calamari: 9/10 I very much appreciated that it was not greasy whatsoever, just had a higher pepper:squid ratio than I would have liked. -Fusilli Alla Vodka w/ added whipped ricotta: me 8/10, boyfriend 10/10. I definitely think you need to add the ricotta to this to make it special. -Rigatoni and Sunday Ragu: 10/10, the short rib flavor was incredible and we added ricotta on that as well which I loved. Our server overheard we were planning on splitting the pasta dishes so he had them split for us in the kitchen which was so kind. We really enjoyed our time and will be back!

    Espresso martini
    Bridget D.

    We had the most incredible dinner at Ciao Roma, on the first night of our girls trip to Boston. We initially looked forward to sitting on the patio, but the weather was uncooperative and tables were set for 4, so we were treated instead to a warm, round table for 5 with a gorgeous window view of the North End square below. The appetizers were wonderful, and I topped my bites off with the delicious strawberry spritz, which was fruity and refreshing! Our amazing waiter, Silvi, recommended a perfect bottle of wine to go with our entrees, and we split the Braised Short Rib Rigatoni, Fusilli alla Vodka, and Shrimp Scampi. Seeing the pastas were literally steaming as they were brought to the table, and each of the sauces perfectly complemented the dish. We had to end the night with dessert cocktails, mostly because we didn't want dinner to end. My espresso martini was creamy, but still had the darker notes of coffee that I love. It was the perfect nightcap. My friends and I still talk about this incredible meal and experience at Ciao Roma, and will for many years to come!

    Taylor B.

    This was by far our favorite restaurant and meal we had while in Boston. The overall experience was a 10/10, largely due to our lovely waiter, Silvi. Silvi was welcoming, attentive, and helped our group navigate the extensive wine menu. We ordered a variety of appetizers and pastas, including the bruschetta (standard and burrata/honey/peach), caesar salad, short rib ragu, shrimp scampi, and vodka pasta. Our entire group raved about every dish, and if we had room for more, we would've ordered dessert. I had a lovely glass of white wine, and my group highly enjoyed their cocktails and dessert martinis. Definitely worth making the reservation if you can snag a spot! Note: Outdoor seating only sits up to four people. Larger groups will be seated inside, which will still be a great experience nonetheless.

    Espresso martini, chocolate hazelnut martini
    Bryanna J.

    If I could give a 10 star review I would. My friends and I were planning to travel to Boston on a girls trip. Ciao Roma has been popular on social media, so my friends and I decided to book a reservation a few weeks ago prior. Upon arrival, we wanted to sit outdoors but was told the outside was for parties 4 and under, but they were going to sit us by the window. It was so cute! Our waiter, Silvi, was amazing. Provided us with wine recommendations and quick, attentive service. Our food was amazing. All of the pastas (short rib rigatoni, shrimp scampi, and vodka fusilli) were DELICIOUS. The martinis were so incredible as well, one of the best espresso martinis we have ever had. We were very full but the dessert options looked yummy. Genuinely no complaints! My friends and I enjoyed the experience so much we are still thinking about it days later. It's a must!

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    Alaina M.

    Ciao Roma is super pretty & pink vibes inside. Great vibes, especially decorated for the holidays. It has 2 floors so can sit a big party (I'd estimate up to 12 comfortably), which can be hard to find in the North End! Our server was great. My butternut squash ravioli was INCREDIBLE, I would 10/10 recommend that. However, my husband got the Sunday Lasagna, it did not say parmesan cheese in the description, but it came with a ton, and he hates parmesan (makes him sick). That, and that someone else thought the Sunday Lasagna was way too cheesy and made her stomach hurt are the reasons for the 4 stars. Our waitress and busser were great!

    Fusilli alla Vodka
    Sydni P.

    I am not even being dramatic. This is the BEST meal I have EVER had. I have been thinking about the whole experience nonstop ever since. If you're in Boston, you MUST try Ciao Roma. It is so so worth it. The calamari was amazing, the vodka fusilli was so good, and my favorite was the chicken parm with vodka sauce. Also the espresso martini... SO good. 10000/10 rating from us. The service was spectacular, so personal, and the outdoor patio felt exactly like eating a meal in Italy. My favorite in Boston!

    Cavatelli. I got it with gluten free penne and a scoop of their ricotta
    Taryn L.

    Came here for a birthday dinner with a fairly large group (8) and the restaurant was so accommodating. We were sat upstairs at a large table. We all enjoyed our cocktails and our meals. They do offer gluten free penne hear so if you're gluten free like I am, you're still able to enjoy some of their pasta dishes. Really cute exterior and interior, perfect for a dinner with friends or a date!

    Fusilli alla Vodka + Homemade Ricotta
    Justin G.

    While Ciao Roma's food is average for the North End, it has a few things going for it, that other North End establishments don't. 1. It's not on Hanover St, so it's a bit quieter 2. They offer parking validation for a garage a few blocks away. 3. Old fashioned speakeasy lounge vibe in their upstairs dining room, and a really nice patio during the summer. 4. Service was attentive but not intrusive Everything we ate was on par with the rest the North End, which included Rigatoni and Sunday Ragu, Fusilli Alla Vodka, & Burrata Bruschetta. The Maple Old Fashioned was really good.

    Half plate of shrimp scampi
    Madeline Z.

    Celebrated our friend's birthday here! Brought our own cake, and the staff was so great about it and even kept it in the fridge for us. The vibes are great. The food was also phenomenal, and appreciate that with our split meal order they brought it on 2 plates!

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    Niamh M.

    The best restaurant I have been to in the North End! I got the mushroom pasta but I could have chosen anything on the menu! It all sounded so good. The restaurant has a really nice, cozy atmosphere and we didn't feel rushed which was great. Definitely would go back

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    Excellent service. Excellent food. Romantic ambiance. Great drink options. We'll be back. So much fun.

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    Great food and great service. We got the chicken parm with vodka sauce and vodka pasta which were delicious! Cute patio outside as well!

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    Great outdoor atmosphere. The bolognese was fantastic and you have to add the ricotta

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    Yes! We offer a GF quinoa based penne.

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